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What is the primary purpose of the Long-Range Acoustical Device (LRAD) as stated in the Standard Operating Procedure?
What is the primary purpose of the Long-Range Acoustical Device (LRAD) as stated in the Standard Operating Procedure?
- To address the public in the event of natural disasters
- To provide crystal clear hailing and notifications (correct)
- To be used as a communication device for law enforcement officers
- To issue dispersal orders during crowd and riot control situations
Where is the LRAD supposed to be stored according to the Standard Operating Procedure?
Where is the LRAD supposed to be stored according to the Standard Operating Procedure?
- In the police station lockers
- In the patrol cars
- In the evidence storage room
- In the SWAT arsenal (correct)
Under what circumstances might the LRAD be used as mentioned in the Standard Operating Procedure?
Under what circumstances might the LRAD be used as mentioned in the Standard Operating Procedure?
- During police incidents only
- During riot control situations and crowd dispersal only
- During natural disasters and evacuations only
- During civil emergencies, natural disasters, and police incidents (correct)
Who is permitted to use the LRAD as per the Standard Operating Procedure?
Who is permitted to use the LRAD as per the Standard Operating Procedure?
How should the LRAD be transported when mounted on the outside of a vehicle?
How should the LRAD be transported when mounted on the outside of a vehicle?
Where can the LRAD be mounted for use according to the Standard Operating Procedure?
Where can the LRAD be mounted for use according to the Standard Operating Procedure?
What is the LRAD warning tone used for?
What is the LRAD warning tone used for?
When can the LRAD warning tone be used in the field?
When can the LRAD warning tone be used in the field?
What precaution should LEOs take when in the immediate proximity of the LRAD for a prolonged period of time?
What precaution should LEOs take when in the immediate proximity of the LRAD for a prolonged period of time?
Who must authorize the use of the LRAD warning tone in the field?
Who must authorize the use of the LRAD warning tone in the field?
What is the recommended distance within which individuals should not be when the LRAD is at maximum continuous power?
What is the recommended distance within which individuals should not be when the LRAD is at maximum continuous power?
When should advance notification be provided to perimeter LEOs?
When should advance notification be provided to perimeter LEOs?
What should be done if the use of a pre-recorded message is not applicable?
What should be done if the use of a pre-recorded message is not applicable?
What action should be taken if the LRAD is used for prolonged periods on subject(s)?
What action should be taken if the LRAD is used for prolonged periods on subject(s)?
What type of deterrent is the LRAD warning tone?
What type of deterrent is the LRAD warning tone?
Who should wear ear protection when in the immediate proximity of the LRAD for a prolonged period of time?
Who should wear ear protection when in the immediate proximity of the LRAD for a prolonged period of time?
